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Benito Juárez

President of Mexico from 1858 to 1872

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Benito Pablo Juárez García was a Mexican politician, military officer, and lawyer who served as the 26th president of Mexico from 1858 until his death in 1872. A Zapotec, he was the first Indigenous president of Mexico and the first democratically elected Indigenous president in postcolonial America. A member of the Liberal Party, he previously held a number of offices, including the governorship of Oaxaca and the presidency of the Supreme Court. During his presidency, he led the Liberals to victory in the Reform War and in the Second French intervention in Mexico.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
San Pablo Guelatao wd
Died
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Place of death
Mexico City wd
Citizenship
Mexico, New Spain wd
Occupation
lawyer, judge, politician wd
Political party
Liberal Party wd
Education
Instituto de Ciencias y Artes de Oaxaca wd
Spouse
Margarita Maza wd

Positions held wd

  • President of Mexico (15 January 1858 – 18 July 1872)
  • President of the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation (11 December 1857 – 15 January 1858)
  • Governor of Oaxaca (10 January 1856 – 3 November 1857)
  • Governor of Oaxaca (2 October 1847 – 12 August 1852)

Questions

When was Benito Juárez born?
Benito Juárez was born on 21 March 1806 in San Pablo Guelatao.
What positions has Benito Juárez held?
Positions held by Benito Juárez include: President of Mexico (1858–1872); President of the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation (1857–1858); Governor of Oaxaca (1856–1857); Governor of Oaxaca (1847–1852).
Where did Benito Juárez study?
Benito Juárez was educated at Instituto de Ciencias y Artes de Oaxaca.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Benito Juárez · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q182276 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Benito Juarez (cropped).jpg (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 9 November 2026

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